What does the cryptic crossword clue "Long period of time before November (5)" mean?

The definition is "Long". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YEAR (synonym of "period of time") + N (synonym of "November"); definition: "Long" The answer is YEARN.

Long period of time before November (5)

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